financial officer

Government of Canada - Western; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector agency in Vaughan is seeking an individual with a Bachelor's degree and accounting qualifications. The role focuses on payroll calculations, financial record-keeping, and maintaining accounts. Candidates should have strong skills in accounting software and demonstrate reliability, accuracy, and teamwork. This position requires on-site work with no remote options available. Additional benefits include health and vision care.

Benefits

Health benefits

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• Dependability is essential.
• Must manage time effectively in tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Reconcile accounts and prepare reports.
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements.

Skills

Computer and technology knowledge

Accounting software

MS Outlook

MS Windows

MS Word

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

Location

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Head office

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll
• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements
• Post journal entries
• Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports
• Prepare trial balance of books
• Reconcile accounts

Experience and specialization

• Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Adaptability

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Vision care benefits